In Cali, state officials are holding a hearing today to discuss a bill to legalize marijuana.Â Just one more reason why I want a second home on the West Coast. {NYT}

Venezuela’s attempt to compete with imported American made films, Cinemaville 0r “Hugowood”, is flopping.Â Maybe that’s because Hugo’s peeps have to screen all the films to make sure “they fit El Presidente’s revolutionary agenda.” {SLATE}